Produce Briefs...
Garlic Flowers
Garlic flowers are essentially the flowering seeds of a garlic plant. They emerge at the tip of the garlic's above-ground stem. The seeds appear once the garlic has reached maturity or if the plant begins to bolt early
Wasabi
Wasabi is a perennial and a member of the Cruciferae family. It is grown mainly for its underground rhizome (tuber) which produces branch-less, edible leaves above ground. A mature wasabi root is firm, cylindrical, brown and green-skinned and tapered.
Seasons/Availability
Burro bananas are available year round.
Current Facts
The banana plant is often erroneously referred to as a tree, rather it is a the world's largest herb bearing edible fruit. The herb successively produces fruit indefinitely without discrimination to seasons.
Description/Taste
This fruit is occasionally sold under the name chunky banana as it is stubbier and fatter than the common banana. Its peel is a rich vivid dark green that turns deep yellow with characteristic black spots when ripe. The creamy yellow flesh is soft on the outside with a slightly crisp textured center. Its flavor ranges from mildly sweet to creamy sweet with lemon undertones.
Nutritional Value
Burro bananas are high in potassium and also contain a significant amount of vitamin B, vitamin C, fiber and magnesium.
Applications
A dual-purpose variety, enjoy fresh when fully ripe or use green like a plantain. Add ripe banana slices to fruit salad or try skewered with other tropical fruits for a sweet kebab. Add to breads, muffins and cooked cereal preparations. Saute with brow sugar and serve atop ice cream or alongside chocolate cake. Use green Burro bananas in savory preparations such as curries and Mexican stir fries. To delay ripening, refrigerate. To hasten ripening, place in a paper bag and keep at room temperature.
Geography/History
With cultivated origins in Mexico, the Burro banana is especially popular in the Philippines. As banana plants are extremely vulnerable to windy conditions, the Burro banana is considered a superior variety as it is vigorous and produces hardy wind-resistant foliage. Growing ten to twelve feet tall, Burro bananas are also known as Orinoco, bluggoe, horse, hog and largo.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Burro Bananas. One
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Banana Yogurt Granola Muffins |
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Let Them Eat Mexican Monkey Cake! |
Recently Spotted
People have spotted Burro Bananas using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Whole Foods Market Near San Diego, California, United States About 26 days ago, 5/24/13 Spotter's comments : Burro Bananas spotted at Whole Foods Market. Food 4 Less Near Van Nuys, California, United States About 52 days ago, 4/28/13 Kroger branch Hill Guinea Pike Loveland Ohio Near Oregonia, Ohio, United States About 74 days ago, 4/06/13 |
